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Seafood Queen – Batesville native wins Mississippi Seafood Cookoff
Chef Erika Lipe, a native of Batesville and owner of Sola Oxford, was named the winner of the Mississippi Seafood Cookoff in Gulfport on Friday, becoming the first ever Queen of Mississippi Seafood. Lipe said becoming the first woman to win the state title was exactly what motivated her to join the competition. “When I […] The post Seafood Queen – Batesville native wins Mississippi Seafood Cookoff appeared first on The Panolian.
Review/Gallery: Juke Joint Festival is a Celebration of Town’s Turnaround and the Music That Made it all Possible
In this era of cookie cutter festivals, often run by large corporate entities, it’s nice to know that they’ve been keeping it real down in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Their Juke Joint Festival, held every April, is truly a joint effort from a dedicated community that has been doing it right for 21 years.
MS repeat offender sentenced to 15 years in prison for gun violation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Sardis, Mississippi man was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for illegal possession of a firearm, according to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office. In January of 2022, Jamaal Ellison, 40, was stopped by an Oxford Police officer for speeding, but fled the scene in his car. Reports say he […]
Addison Lawrence to represent Panola County at Miss Hospitality contest in July
The Panola Partnership has presented the 2024 Miss Hospitality title to Addison Lawrence, 20, daughter of Mario and Natalie Lawrence, and will participate in this year’s 75th year of the Mississippi Miss Hospitality competition in Hattiesburg this July. The role of Miss Hospitality is to be the face of a county’s tourism and economic development, […] The post Addison Lawrence to represent Panola County at Miss Hospitality contest in July appeared first on The Panolian.
R.L. Boyce film premieres this week
News Release The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) this week premiered a series of tribute films celebrating the life and work of Hill Country blues musician R.L. Boyce of Como and the eight other gifted individuals awarded the 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in folk and traditional arts. Beautifully crafted […] The post R.L. Boyce film premieres this week appeared first on The Panolian.
Attempt to remove Morrow from board fails – Anonymous letter accused alderman of violating residency rules
A special meeting called by Batesville Mayor Hal Ferrell last Tuesday failed to remove longtime Alderman Teddy Morrow from office when his fellow board members voted 4-0 to affirm his residency and qualifications to serve as an elected official, including the right to seek the office of Mayor in next year’s city elections. In the […] The post Attempt to remove Morrow from board fails – Anonymous letter accused alderman of violating residency rules appeared first on The Panolian.
Curious names from Buck Snort to Hog Eye
By Donna Traywick Mt. Olivet News I enjoy reading different translations of the Bible. When I go to Goodwill and other thrift stores, I look for Bibles. Recently I found a Bible still in the gift box with a young man’s name engraved. I immediately prayed for the young man wherever he might be. I […] The post Curious names from Buck Snort to Hog Eye appeared first on The Panolian.
Tigers playing for North Half this week – Blanked Warren Central 10-0 Monday; Neshoba up next
The South Panola Tigers will play Neshoba Central this week for the 6A North Half title this week as they move one step closer to reaching the 2024 softball state championship series. The Lady Tigers dominated Warren Central 10-0 in Batesville Monday night to take the deciding game of a three-game series that started last […] The post Tigers playing for North Half this week – Blanked Warren Central 10-0 Monday; Neshoba up next appeared first on The Panolian.
Chasing 27 – Coach Jim Tom Copeland & NDS Green Wave baseball
Editor’s Note: This features appeared in the 2024 Profile magazine as Coach Copeland and the Green Wave baseball team were in the running for the North Hall baseball title and chasing a school-record 27 wins. After a fantastic season, the 2024 team lost to Kirk Academy this week to end up 25-9, just two short […] The post Chasing 27 – Coach Jim Tom Copeland & NDS Green Wave baseball appeared first on The Panolian.
Shania Fondren’s homer lifts South Panola softball to MHSAA 6A state title vs Hancock
HATTIESBURG — South Panola softball was one out away from the MHSAA Class 6A state championship, but Hancock put two runners on base via single and walk in the top of the seventh inning. A base hit to the outfield would’ve tied it. After the walk, South Panola...
Mississippi man arrested for aunauthorized use of out-of-state credit card
A Mississippi man has been arrested for the unauthorized use of an out-of-state credit card. Ladarius Wren, 31, of Courtland, was arrested by Oxford Police for Credit Card Use to Defraud. On May 3, the Oxford Police Department responded to a business for a call on the 2200 block of...
Bright named 6A Miss Softball – Junior hurler has 190 strikeouts this season
South Panola’s sensational junior pitcher Sadie Bright has been named this season’s Miss Softball in Class 6A in Mississippi. The Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) and Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC) announced the winners of the 2024 Miss Softball awards, presented by C Spire on Monday. The MHSAA and MAC again teamed up with […] The post Bright named 6A Miss Softball – Junior hurler has 190 strikeouts this season appeared first on The Panolian.
It’s a celebration going on around here
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist This past Sunday was my birthday. You can hold the applause and catcalls. I would tell you how old I am, but she-who-must-be-obeyed has threatened me within an inch of my life if I do so. According to her, most folks are smarter than the average bear and can do […] The post It’s a celebration going on around here appeared first on The Panolian.
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